PM Surya Ghar: Tier-II and III Cities Lead Rooftop Solar
Why in the news
Smaller cities are front-runners in rooftop solar adoption under the scheme.
Scheme profile
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ministry | MNRE |
| Started | February 2024 |
| Valid till | March 2027 |
| Benefit | Rooftop solar and up to 300 free units monthly |
| Outlay | ₹75,021 crore |
Leading states
- Gujarat, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala and Assam.
Utility-Led Aggregation (ULA)
- Meant for households that cannot install rooftop solar on their own because of money or structural limits.
- 30 lakh households targeted.
Exam angle
- Nodal ministry: MNRE.
- Free power cap: 300 units a month.